Quality Control Inspector

As a Quality Control Inspector , you play an essential role by verifying manufacturing processes, record results and provide feedback to supervision and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains quality standards by approving components, in-process production and finished products, while recording the quality results in logs and electronic files
• Approves in-process production and final units by confirming specifications; conducting visual tests; communicating required adjustments to supervisors
• Electro Mechanical/Visual Inspection - Components, Subassemblies and Final Product
• SMT and Plated Through-Hole PCA Inspection
• Use of digital measuring tools, CMM, magnifiers, inspection mirrors, torque tools, RoHS Test (XRF), etc.
• Team-oriented; ability to communicate inspection results within a team environment
• Utilize root cause and corrective action techniques to improve the process
• Able to understand and follow manufacturing and engineering documentation, i.e. Bill of Materials, Engineering drawings, work instructions, etc.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; inputting data into quality database.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
• Assists in ISO internal Audit program for Production Line audits

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPERIENCE : Three to six years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 year technical certificate in Electronics a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

COMPUTER SKILLS : Intermediate skills : Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, or Company-wide cross-functional Enterprise Resource Planning software.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Minimum Skills : Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight, volume and distance measurements, as well as American currency.

REASONING ABILITY : Basic Skills : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to perform limited troubleshooting to assist root cause/disposition of inspection defects.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS : Preferred: Knowledge/Certification to IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 Quality Standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The following are physical labor characteristics associated with this job.

• Standing – Under 1/3 of day
• Walking – Under 1/3 of day
• Sitting - Under 1/3 of day
• Using hands to handle or feel – Over 2/3s of day
• Reaching with hands and arms - Under 1/3 of day
• Kneeling or crouching – Under 1/3 of day
• Talking or hearing - Over 2/3s of day

Amount of time spent lifting:

• Up to 25 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day

Vision Requirements

• Very Close vision (clear vision at 10 inches or less)
• Close vision (clear vision at 10-20 inches)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• In process inspection of the PCAs require close vision and the use of magnification

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The following are characteristics associated with the environment in which this job is typically performed.

• Moving mechanical parts – 1/3 to 2/3s of day

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

SALARY RANGE


The starting hourly rate for the role is between USD $20.00 to $23.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for variable bonus programs and benefits.


ABOUT TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC.

Acquired by TDK in 2008, TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. represents the culmination of three well-established North American power manufacturers: Electronic Measurements Inc., Lambda Electronics, and Innoveta Technologies. We have earned the reputation of being a trusted world-class organization through a history of providing reliable and innovative power supplies. Our broad product offering features over 6,000 models that are suited for many applications, including medical, industrial, broadcast, defense, factory automation, and LED/LCD signage. Our view is that "power supply" is more than just an electronic device, but the heart of our customer's systems. This belief has helped us become a global leader in our industry.

We employ approximately 300 people in our engineering, manufacturing, and sales offices across the United States. At our company, we value the work and ideas of our employees . They are encouraged to express their opinions and take the initiative , which has helped with the growth of our community and kept us at the cutting edge of new technologies. We offer our employees not only a career opportunity but also an environment that allows them to succeed .

TDK-Lambda Americas offers great benefits and perks , including healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with match, paid time off (PTO), educational assistance, recognition plans, service awards, and performance-based awards .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. TDK-Lambda Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with that commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of the position.

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